Ya Ever See Rattlesnakes Mate In South Dakota!?

If you are brave enough...check out this rare video of a rattlesnake mating dance captured in South Dakota's Badlands National Park.

The Badlands National Park in western South Dakota is home to a single species of venomous serpent: the prairie rattlesnake.

These reptiles are characterized by their distinctive triangular-shaped heads, dark patterned markings on their bodies, and specialized heat-detecting pits located on their faces.

Prairie rattlesnakes can reach impressive lengths of up to five feet when fully grown.

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The folks at that Badlands National Park recently posted a very rare video of a rattlesnake mating dance saying...

It’s the time of the season for loving… for just about every animal in Badlands National Park, including the snakes!

A park visitor was able to capture an awesome video of a rarely-seen rattlesnake mating dance and was kind enough to share it with us!

Remember that mating season means more of these guys are out moving and grooving, so watch where you put your hands and feet when exploring the park."

South Dakota's Snakes: A Local Guide to Identifying and Understanding Our Slithering Neighbors!"

South Dakota may not have creepy crawlies like they do in Australia. But, there are a fair amount of snakes to be found here.

We can find some in the Black Hills, some enjoy life on the west-river plains, and several are concentrated in the southeastern part of the state along the Missouri River.

There are seven common species of snake that can be found throughout the state, including our one venomous species.

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